Utahn, Mormon back as a favorite in 'Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites'

Utahn and Mormon Dawn Meehan from "Survivor: South Pacific" is one of the favorites on "Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorities" when the 26th installment of the CBS reality series premieres with a special two-hour edition on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

This time, she said she is planning to remember that it’s a game and to be more willing to cut ties with people than she was the first time she was on “Survivor.”

“I love and respect the game so much and it’s an honor to come back,” Meehan, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, added.

Going into it, she'll already know a few of the other castaways. John Cochran and Brandon Hantz were both on "Survivor: South Pacific" with Meehan and are back for “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites.” Also, Malcolm Freberg, who was recently on "Survivor: Philippines," will be in this new season.

Christine Rappleye is an editor and reporter for the Deseret News, where she works on the features sections, including the Food/Health section and book reviews, and Mormon Times. She previously worked for the Beaumont more ..